CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
- Emperor:
- Otacilia Severa
- Denomination:
- AE28
- Composition:
- Bronze
- Date:
- 244-246 AD
- Obverse:
- MAPΩTAKIΛCEOVHPANCEB, Diademed, draped bust of Otacilia Severa on crescent right
- Reverse:
- ANTIOXEΩ,N MHTPOKOΛΩ, Veiled, turreted, draped bust of Tyche, right, between Δ - E / S - C; above, ram jumping right, head turned
- Reference:
- Butcher 494.c.; BMC 444; Sear 4058
- Size:
- 28mm, 16.8g, 12h
- Province:
- Syria, Seleucis and Pieria, Antiochia ad Orontem
- Grade:
- Choice gVF, darkly toned
- Provenance:
- ex Amphora Coins
Marcia Otacilia Severa was the wife of Emperor Marcus Julius Philippus. During their reign, Otacilia and her husband were tolerant of Christians, effectively bringing an end to their persecutions by the Romans. Tyche was the Greek goddess of luck who protected the fortune and prosperity of a city.
I, Peter A. Piliouras of Ancient Coin Traders irrevocably guarantee for life to the Purchaser that this ancient coin is authentic. If this coin is deemed not to be authentic by a professional certification service, then I will refund to the Purchaser the full cost of acquiring the coin (including shipping) together with the certification fees.
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Signed: Peter Anthony Piliouras
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